Baler

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/baler

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core engineering principle?Mechanical compression and binding of loose materials into dense, manageable units
2. What is the agricultural impact?Facilitates efficient storage and preservation of forage crops, crucial for livestock husbandry
3. Why do farmers use balers instead of tying the plants by hand?Hand‑tying is slow and hard, while balers work quickly, making big piles of feed that stay dry and tasty for livestock.
4. How do balers keep the food from spoiling?By pressing the plants together, balers remove air pockets, which stops mold and keeps the feed’s nutrients safe for animals.

Biomass Consolidation: The process of compressing organic matter, such as plant material, into a denser form.
Forage Preservation: Methods used to store harvested grasses and legumes to maintain their nutritional value for animal feed.
Circular Economy: An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources, often involving recycling and reuse.